Favors Our momma's and momma's friends all had them. We fondly remember opening the sweet little treats, as if they were our own personal gifts. The trend seems to be making a comeback in the form of homemade and organic. This translates into costly. "Gifting" your guests, is not just an added expense, it is an added chore. Don't get us wrong, we ADORE favors, done tastefully and of course if the budget allows.

Unnecessary Decor How many candles and little trinkets do you really need on the tables to make it really pretty and uniquely yours? Surprisingly not as much as you're told... or should I say...up sold?

RSVP Cards Include a phone number, email or evite. Designate someone from your bridal party or your planner to receive the electronic rsvps and calls. The paper trail is not necessarily worth the additional cost. Especially since we have all this technology at our fingertips.

Save The Dates Ditto on the evites for this one.

Menus A nice touch in lieu, would be to have the chef give you a quick table side presentation on his wonderful meal. It's interactive and may cost you a lot less than the printed pretties. If you DO have the means to add this to your wedding collection

Programs Let it flow! Personally, I don't like programs. Your guests could become anxious with with expectation if something is out of order or not on time. You could become a slave to a script that almost never goes off without a hitch.

Rehearsal Lunch/Dinner Sure you need practice, we understand. A big hoopla is not the way to go. Spend the money on your big day. Your wedding party and compulsory staff need be present. Keep it informal. Hit a trendy sandwich shop and go Dutch. Even if you want to pay for everyone, it still won't cost you as much as another event.

Venue Get the right size space. Don't go big and then struggle to make it intimate. Sure you LOVE that one location and have always dreamed of having your wedding there, but with a smaller guest list it will put a strain on the budget and force you to add decor items and details you wouldn't need with the right size venue

Signature Drinks His and Her special cocktails are the rage. A good chocolate martini is not only expensive but doesn't go a long way. I'm salivating just thinking about it! If I were at your wedding, you could pay me over $200 to drink up all that Godiva chocolate, multiply that by 50-60 people. Ouch.

Small Cake-Big Dessert Table Not so new idea, great savings. With a smaller cake you can opt for a prettier design without the price tag. Your caterer usually has a dessert selection your guests will love. Cupcakes are also a nice alternative to cake slices.

The "F" Word...

Wood plates. Reminiscent of the vintage Hawaii we emulate in wedding design. What is more romantic than a beach side wedding with all the characteristics of Old Hawaii? An ECONOMICAL beach side wedding with all the characteristics of Old Hawaii, that's what.Call me frugal, but I happen to love that F word. So do most of my clients. I could easily spend someone else's hard earned dough, without a second thought, but that's not what they hire me for .Renting wood tableware can set you back, plus there is a risk of damage. Then you have to replace those pretty little things. For about the cost of renting basic china, we can supply your event with sustainable bamboo disposables or classic plastic in new contemporary styles.

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